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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,219.16 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,219.16 and 264.98 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,219.16 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,219.16 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,219.16 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 323,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,053.02/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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